WLAN over 3-5KM

[Pellito]

Hey all,

I want to set up a WLAN between 2PC's and Share 1 ADSL connection.
i havn't a cooking clue on how 2 set up the wireless link, or what equipment 2 use

GPS co-ordinates of the two sites are(according to www.easymap.co.za)
site 1 : 26°39'36.2" S, 28°0'6.5" E
site 2 : 26°38'44.6" S, 28°1'38.2" E

like i said it's roughly 3-5km apart at the most, I'll check 2nite if there's Line of Site(using a big a$$ m0f0 torch), there might be a water tower in the way

And would creating this Link be Legal?

 

[Ryder_JHB]

www.jawug.za.net

 

[rsachoc]

Just to add, Line of Sight at that distance is a must, no if no LOS, no go.

 

[Nickste]

Is LOS needed for a 200 meter link? There are a few trees in the way

Cheers, Nick

 

[Ryder_JHB]

I have a 200m link to a friend. Through walls, trees, houses, bricks. No problem.

Wifi signals can penetrate objects to a certain extent - especially over short ranges.

 

[ambo]

site 1 : 26°39'36.2" S, 28°0'6.5" E
site 2 : 26°38'44.6" S, 28°1'38.2" E

I wouldn't do that if i were you - give out such accurate coords i mean...
I just picked you out on Google Earth and lucky for you - you're in a low res area so i can't see if your house would be good for a scud missile experiment...
Just a warning - there are some nasty people lurking on the net...

 

[Pellito]

lol thx ambo, had a look 2nite and no LOS only like 5-10 big trees inda way, is there a way of knowing if it'll work with out buying the equipment? i measured it's more in the region of 3.1Km.

 

[Decotey]

Loan some wireless equipment

 

[Pellito]

from where?

 

[Darklord]

will help with 2 units & grid, for test

cell: 0837277418

sreet? Dabchick?

-=Sa Wireless=-

 

[Pellito]

cheers Darklord, i'll contact u in da week, busy with exams right now.

yup, dabchick and the R42

 

[Flippit]

@Ryder (or anyone else): What equipment (aerials, etc) do you use for your 200m link?

 

[arf9999]

And would creating this Link be Legal?

..no, but don't let that stop you.

 

[Ryder_JHB]

@Ryder (or anyone else): What equipment (aerials, etc) do you use for your 200m link?

I use 1 x 14dbi Yagi on my side, and a 24dbi grid on the other side. The grid is extreme overkill for this, but it allows another user with a 24dbi grid to connect from 8kms away. The 200m link would have been fine with 2 x 12dbi yagis which are less than R300.

The access points are all Linksys WRT54G's running Freifunk/OLSR and all antennas are on poles on roof, with the routers in weatherproof enclosures.... running home made POE.

Hope this helps?

 

[Flippit]

Yep, helps a lot thanks. I am a real noob when it comes to wireless equipment and things like that!